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In the Name of God, the Beneficient, the Most Merciful For many years, I had been a regular columnist on Beliefnet, and it was a wonderful time of my writing career. I had truly enjoyed the platform and the audience, […]

"House of Cards" Shows The Quest For Absolute Power Can Be DestructiveIn the Name of God: The Infinitely Merciful and Compassionate Beloved Lord
The third season of the smash Netflix hit "House of Cards" comes out on February 27. I must admit, that I have been waiting for it with great anticipation. The series thus far has left me riveted, and I have watched with awe

Think Muslims Haven't Condemned 9/11? Think AgainIn the Name of God: The Infinitely Merciful and Compassionate Beloved Lord
I had a conversation on Twitter recently when someone mentioned the "Muslim silence" on the attacks of 9/11 to me. I had to make sure the person was asking the question correctly, and he or she was. This person actually cl

There Should Be No 'Starving Faithful' If Religion Is Done CorrectlyIn the Name of God: The Infinitely Merciful and Compassionate Beloved Lord
I thought, for certain, that Hozier would win "Song of the Year" at the Grammy Awards last night for "Take Me To Church." Not that I'm disappointed about Sam Smith - whose music I enjoy - but "Church's" fame continues to b

Dr. Hassaballa is co-author of The Beliefnet Guide to Islam (Doubleday), and his essay, “Why I Love the Ten Commandments,” was published in the award-winning book Taking Back Islam (Rodale). His book, Noble Brother, is the story of the Prophet Muhammad told entirely in poetry. It is now published in its second edition. Dr. Hassaballa’s first work of Fiction, Code Blue , is now available worldwide by Faithful Word Press.

In addition to writing, Dr. Hassaballa helped found the Chicago Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations and currently serves on their board of directors. He also co-founded the Bayan Hassaballa Foundation and has served as its Executive Director. He is now the Foundation’s Treasurer.

Code Blue

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Noble Brother

Get your copy of the story of the Prophet Muhammad told entirely in poetry today!